Dive into the icy cold Polar Plunge at Lower.com field

Can you brave the icy cold water in the middle of an Ohio winter? Jump right in at the The Polar Plunge at Lower.com Field Plaza on Saturday, February 28, 2025 starting at 9:30 a.m.

Hundreds of participating Plungers will jump into a freezing pool of water to raise money for Special Olympics Ohio (and for bragging rights).

Pick a great costume and enter the costume contest before the plunge starting at 10:40 am.

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Columbus Polar Plunge schedule

9:30 am Check-in
10:40 am: Program begins
11 am Start the Plunge!

Fundraising Commitments for the Polar Plunge

Want to take the plunge for the #ChillOfALifetime?

Adult Polar Plungers are asked to pledge at least $100 to participate. Proceeds from the event will benefit Special Olympics Ohio.

Junior Plunger: Plungers aged 16 and under commit to “Freezin’ for a reason” and raise a minimum of $50 to participate.

Too Chicken to Plunge? You can still raise funds and help support our athletes, all while staying dry and warm. Register and raise a minimum of $100 and receive the 2025 “Too Chicken” Polar Plunge tshirt

Click here for more information or to sign up to participate in the Polar Plunge.

Lower.com Field Plaza
96 Columbus Crew Way
Columbus, OH

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